Private Sponsorship Matching and Placement Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.This is an unpaid internship.SCOPE OF WORK: The intern will assist the Private Sponsorship Matching and Placement team with various aspects of assurance and travel coordination processing for refugees being sponsored through the Welcome CorpsRESPONSIBILITIES:• Assist with Case Allocations and Assurances: Support outreach to Private Sponsor Groups for initial confirmations of sponsorship and complete case management updates and submissions.• Travel Assistance Support: Support the Matching and Placement Team with travel related processing activities such as notifying sponsors of booked travel and travel cancellations. Quality-check all travel confirmations to ensure all sponsors have received and acknowledged arrival information.• Additional Assurance Activities: Support submissions of Private Sponsor Group address changes, case status email responses, case returns and interpretation bookings.• Support Team with Data Analysis: Assist in analyzing matching and placement data and generating reports or insights as needed. Provide support in gathering additional information or conducting follow-up research.• Attend Team Meetings and Provide Updates: When available participate in team meetings to discuss progress, share findings, and address any challenges. Provide regular updates on the status of tasks and projects.• Assist with Additional Tasks as Needed: Take on other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Program Officer and others on the team. Be adaptable and willing to contribute to various aspects of the project or department.REQUIREMENTS:• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or recent graduate.• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.• Data analysis and visualization skills preferred.• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.This position is unpaid and reports to the Senior Program Officer for Private Sponsorship Matching and Placement.Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.